Morphosis, Free lecture and book signing on one of the most influential American architecture firms of the last 2 decades. Tues., Nov. 14 at 6:30pm. COOPER UNION, Great Hall, 7 E. 7th St., bet 3rd & 4th Aves. www.cooper.edu.

New York Book Club, “Up is Up, But So is Down: New York’s Downtown Literary Scene, 1974-1992.” Wed., Nov. 15 from 6-8pm. LOWER EAST SIDE TENEMENT MUSEUM, Visitors Center and Museum Shop, 108 Orchard St., below Delancey. To take part, email asilberman@tenement.org.